CORA just won the @nkychamber Business Impact Award in the Community Champion - Non-Profit category! We were up against quite an impressive list of non-profits, so winning this award is certainly meaningful.
We are honored to be recognized as a non-profit that is innovative, creative, with strong business practices and leadership. Thanks to our Executive Director Jason Reser, Board Chair Elena Teran (both pictured), along with a stellar staff and Board of Directors.
#coratrails #leadership #makingtrailshappen
🪏Volunteer of the Month: Jimmy Hickman! Thanks for your hard work! Enjoy your @montgomerycyclery gift card, on us!
Jimmy is a staple at Caeser Creek, and you might find him working on the trails on the weekend, on his own time. Thank you for volunteering and making a difference on the trails!
Volunteer of the Month is a new highlight at CORA, randomly drawn at the beginning of each month. Each winner receives a prize. To qualify for Volunteer of the Month, you must volunteer with CORA and log volunteer hours.
Unsure how to log your hours? Visit coratrails.org/volunteer for a link to submit hours worked.
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Scroll through to see the before & after bridge repair at Harbin Park!
This repair is on the Blue Trail, so next time you see it, let us know how much better it is! @fairfieldoh_parksandrec
#coratrails #coratrailcrew #supportlocaltrails
Congratulations to our Trail By The Foot Sweepstakes winners!
Thank you all for participating this year. Thanks to you, we raised over $26,000 to go toward local trails!
Look forward to next year's Trail By The Foot Sweepstakes for more great prizes! Until then, enjoy the trails!
If you are looking for ways to get involved, visit our website for ways to volunteer, see upcoming events, donate, and more!
coratrails.org
#coratrails #supportlocaltrails
🚧 Exciting work has begun at Eons Park! Take a look at the start of their new bike park!
This is under construction and not open for adventures yet, but we can't wait to announce the grand opening and ride here with you!
This is the type of work you are helping to support! Sign up for Trail By The Foot to support local trails for a chance to win great prizes before it's too late:
coratrails.org/trailbythefoot
@innovativedirtsolutions
#coratrails #trailbythefoot #eonspark #underconstruction #supportlocaltrails
🚧 Exciting work has begun at Eons Park! Take a look at the start of their new bike park!
This is under construction and not open for adventures yet, but we can't wait to announce the grand opening and ride here with you!
This is the type of work you are helping to support! Sign up for Trail By The Foot to support local trails for a chance to win great prizes before it's too late:
coratrails.org/trailbythefoot
@innovativedirtsolutions
#coratrails #trailbythefoot #eonspark #underconstruction #supportlocaltrails
Take your volunteer experience to the next level. CORA offers hands-on training to help you build skills for the trails. That’s why we’re hosting a CSAW Basic Certified Chainsaw Training.
Skills gained:
• Chainsaw handling safety and best practices
CSAW Basic Certified Chainsaw Training is an 8-hour class tailored for CORA's trail working needs. This class covers chainsaw handling safety and best practices, with a field portion focused on fallen trees, hazard mitigation, and teamwork as a crew member. Each student will participate in a hands-on exercise using a chainsaw to cut a felled tree, demonstrating their ability to handle the equipment safely.
This class meets the requirements to operate a chainsaw as a volunteer on State Forest Lands and is a great next step after completing your WFA training!
Get a $250 course for just $175
CORA is providing this opportunity to our volunteers for a non-profit rate of $175, the lowest rate possible.
Only 25 seats available
Registration is a first come, first serve basis and closes on May 10th, 2026.
Please note: Proper PPE is required for this training. This includes a HARD HAT or FORESTRY HELMET, face shield, safety goggles, gloves, hearing protection, and chainsaw chaps
Lunch is provided.
Sign Up Today: coratrails.org/volunteer-training
#coratrails #coravolunteers #csaw
CORA and enthusiastic community members gained life-saving skills through our first Wilderness First Aid Training this past weekend.
Certified instructors from Louisville, KY and MN taught hands-on CPR & AED techniques. This included proper use of epipens to treat anaphylaxis, treating common injuries like dressing burns and superficial wounds, proper use of tourniquets, applied “stop the bleed” techniques on deep lacerations, and practiced building splints using gear likely on hand for backcountry adventures like sleeping pads and trekking poles.
Everyone who attended this class now carries certification with Wilderness First Aid, CPR, & AED. This is an invaluable asset our community can use during trail days and personal adventures! We are grateful for the discount we received as a non-profit organization. All of that for $110!
Those who attended have a new outlook on trail safety. No matter what trail adventure you embark on, help isn’t always convenient. Knowing what to do in those first critical moments can make a huge difference and potentially save someone’s life.
If you are interested in more classes like this, we will be offering more training courses throughout the year.
Sign up for our upcoming CSAW Basic Certified Chainsaw Training, held on Saturday May 30th. Learn more: coratrails.org/volunteer-training
#coratrails #coravolunteers #firstaid
Bridge Repair Alert!
Scroll through the photos to see the transformation begin to take place. Your support of local trails enables us to continue working on projects like these to create great trail experiences for you!
Thanks to you, our trail crew is able to make necessary repairs throughout trails like @odnrwatercraft Caeser Creek State Park.
$20 or more funds projects like these and supports the equivalent of 2 feet of trail!
Right now until Friday April 30th, you have an opportunity to support local trails for a chance to win great prizes!
- Salsa Blackthorn 145 Carbon GX Transmission Mountain Bike (valued at $6,499)
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 GPS Bike Computer, TRACKR Radar, & TICKR Fit Heartrate Monitor (valued at $800)
- YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler & Road Rivers and Trails Adventure Essentials (valued at $550)
- Asics Trabuco Max 5 Trail Running Shoes (valued at $160)
Support local trails and work like this.
Enter today for a chance to win great prizes before its too late! Increase your chances by purchasing one of our ticket bundles!
coratrails.org/trailbythefoot
Special shout out to Jeff Cyrus and Dan Crowe for all of their hard work and volunteering time to keep spaces like this ready for trail adventures!
#coratrails #trailbythefoot #supportlocaltrails
Troy Warnken joins the CORA staff as our Trail Crew Manager! He brings years of experience, dedication, and passion for trails. Read more about his accolades in our recent blog post:
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This is an exciting addition to the team as we set our sights on 375 miles of natural surface trails by 2030. Welcome to the team, Troy!
Thanks to @rrtrails , you have a chance to win a @yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler, along with other great prizes like @darntoughvermont trail socks, trail swag, and a $100 gift card to Roads Rivers and Trails.
Every entry supports local trails. It's a win-win situation!
Increase your chances, take advantage of our ticket bundles, all the while knowing you had a hand in building awesome trails in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Enter to win: coratrails.org/trailbythefoot
#trailbythefoot #coratrails #supportlocaltrails
It’s not too late to enter the Trail By The Foot Sweepstakes! Every ticket you purchase directly supports trail building and maintenance.
For just $20, you could win a brand new Salsa Blackthorn MTB, plus other great prizes.
Don’t miss out. Enter today before time runs out!
coratrails.org/trailbythefoot
#trailbythefoot #coratrails #375milesoftrail
